EU/EEA Residents. Romania is a member of the European
Union, so residents of the EU/EEA may enter the country freely
to work and live. Persons must carry some form of valid photographic
ID with them at all times whilst in the country. If someone
wishes to remain in Romania for a period in excess of 90 days,
they must register with the local Aliens Office and demonstrate
the reason(s) for their stay (for example work or study).
A registration certificate will then be issued (equivalent
to a Residence Permit). EU/EEA citizens do not require a specific
Work Permit, however.
Once registered, individuals will be required to obtain a
personal identification number – this number is essential
for registering for tax and social security. Permanent residence
can be applied for once resident in the country on a temporary
residence permit for at least three years, or if someone marries
a Romanian citizen.
Non-EU/EEA Residents. Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries (unless
resident in countries with have an agreement in place with
Romania on this) require a visa (short-term or long-term)
to enter the country. Individuals may apply for a student,
tourist or business visa – applications should be made
before coming to Romania.
A considerable amount of documentation is required when applying
for a visa, and a person cannot apply for residency whilst
in the country on a short-term visa.
If it can be demonstrated that employment or self-employment
work is to be undertaken (work permits should be applied for
at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, before arrival
in Romania), the Immigration Office may issue a long-stay
visa/residence permit.
Dependant family members are required to apply for their
own visas. The same conditions apply for permanent residence
as for EU/EEA citizens; permanent residence can be applied
for after 5 years in Romania.
I am facing a dilemma and would like to invite any reader to advise me.
I am a Brit who has lived outside UK since 1993- initially in Belgium (5 years) & subsequently in 4 African countries. After a year outside UK, the UK Inland Revenue confirmed my status as ‘non-resident’ for tax purposes and as I have had no income in UK, I have not completed a UK tax return for many years. I visit UK very rarely, normally for one or two weeks per year.
In May 2011, I was made redundent by my employers, who were downsizing. This coincided with a move to retire in the Netherlands, where I now have official residency (my wife is Dutch). I thought that, at 63 years of age, I would be unlikely to find suitable employment; in fact, I have not tried hard and had resigned myself to permanent (but slightly premature) retirement.
However, to my surprise, I have recently been approached (through a mutual acquaintance) by a company that wishes to use my skills on a project in the Isle of Man. The role, if & when confirmed, would see me working for about 10 days a month in Isle of Man, with about 5-7 additional days per month, working from home. Contract will be for about two years. The firm has asked me to confirm if I would prefer to be paid (and therefore be taxed) in Netherlands or Isle of Man, the idea being that I create a self-employment entity for this employment. I have no data on which to base a response. Given Isle of Man's traditional ‘low tax ‘environment, are there any benefits to declaring an income in IOM? Are there any Isle of Man residency implications? Netherlands takes a tax cut on total world wide income, and, as I have never had any contact with the Dutch authorities, I am reluctant to start such a relationship now. Do I have to declare income in both countries, with a breakdown prorata to the time spent in each jurisdiction? Should I declare income to UK Inland revenue?
If anyone has pertinent advice on these points, I’d be grateful to hear them.
Hi, I live in South Africa, and along with 2 business partners (one in South Africa and one in Ireland - all South African citizens though) are setting up a company that designs Smart phone applications. As they will be sold on the various platforms (none of which operate out of South Africa)we have to list our company as operating out of Ireland anyway. As such, we have decided to set up our company in the best tax country and are wanting info on whether Jersey or Malta is best? If anyone has some inside info we would really appreciate it!! Thanks!Mary
Just wondering if anyone 'on the ground', as it were, might be reading and able to help me...I was considering relocating my hairdressing business from the UK to Ireland before the economy started to go properly belly-up...now, not so much.
Are things as bad as they seem over there, or is it being over-hyped by the media? And is the government still keen to support small business people? Cos if not, I'll look elsewhere...
I am moving full time to France in Jan 2012 where I will be working as a freelance contract engineer to a number of Australian based companies. It is my choice to move to France not a work requirement. I will be renting my house out in Austrlalia and renting a house while I am in France. I hold both EU & Austrlain citizenshiip. I am married with 2 young children. Approx total family income $100k AUD. Do I pay tax in France or Australia or both ? Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.France move
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